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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,055.80, 27,083.70 and 17,940.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,055.80, 27,083.70 and 17,940.60 is: 26,910.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,055.80 : 27,083.70 = 17,940.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,055.80/27,083.70 = 17,940.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,055.80x = 27,083.70 × 17,940.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,055.80x = 485,897,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,897,828.22/18,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,910.90

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